KRSTARENJE DIVINE DALMATIA 8 dana
Croatia, South Dalmatia, Dubrovnik
Duration
Transportation
DUBROVNIK / SLANO – MLJET – MAKARSKA – PUČIŠĆA (ISLAND OF BRAČ) / SPLIT – BOL (ISLAND OF BRAČ) / HVAR – KORČULA – DUBROVNIK
Step aboard and get ready for a really exciting adventure. Southern Dalmatia is filled with history, culture, unique architecture, rich heritage, beauty and tranquillity. Dubrovnik is the shining star of this cruise – the beauty of this famous city is breathtaking and the to-do list is quite long. Make sure to have enough memory on your devices because taking photos will be hard to resist!
HIGHLIGHTS: Dubrovnik town walls, swimming at secluded beaches, jet-set island Hvar, Mljet National Park
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Rhapsody - DELUXE SUPERIOR Rhapsody VIP cabin balcony
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Itinerary
DUBROVNIK – SLANO (Lunch and dinner)
Check-in from 13.00 h at the Gruž harbour (late arrivals can join in Slano), departure at 14.00 h for the small village of Slano on the mainland, a peaceful fishermen's village. Enjoy authentic village dinner in Smokovljani and taste all the specialties this rural area has to offer. As part of their property, there is a ranch with animals and the old stone threshing floor surrounded by olive trees, figs and other autochthonic plants in all the beauty of nature, where you can hear the voice of crickets and birds chirping.
SLANO – MLJET (Breakfast and lunch)
Morning departure towards the island and National Park of Mljet. Lunch on board. Free time to enjoy the salt lakes in the National Park and enjoy the sun and sea on this tranquil island. The large lake is situated inside the Mljet National Park (entrance included), and in the middle one can visit an old abbey and church, or just use a canoe to roam around the lakes in the National Park. Bicycles can also be rented to cycle around the paths surrounding the lakes. Overnight in the port.
MLJET – MAKARSKA (Breakfast, lunch and Capitan's dinner)
Early morning departure towards Makarska, the famous tourist destination with many restaurants and bars and a beautiful promenade along the famous beach. Enjoy the magic of Makarska Riviera and be sure to take a walk along the city streets – there's an abundance of churches and other cultural sites. Afternoon swim at one of the wonderful beaches. In the evening, the Captain's dinner with live entertainment on board. Overnight in Makarska.
MAKARSKA – PUČIŠĆA / SPLIT (Breakfast and lunch)
After breakfast, cruise towards Pučišća, a typical Mediterranean place, situated on the northern side of Brač island at the bottom of a deep bay. This village is home to the world-famous white stone of Brač. Visit one of the few stone masonry workshops left in Europe. Afterwards, cruise towards Split and arrive in the afternoon. Split is, a busy university and maritime town and the capital of the Dalmatia region. Its old town is under UNESCO protection, Join a guided tour of the city upon arrival. This historical town under UNESCO world heritage protection will knock you off your feet with its abundance of things to see and do and with its unique lively atmosphere. Overnight in Split.
SPLIT – BOL / HVAR (Breakfast and lunch)
Early morning departure towards the island of Brač and the town Bol, best known for its famous Zlatni rat beach (Golden horn), a natural phenomenon that with its distinct shape and form dominates other beaches of Croatia. Directional winds and waves cause the shape of the beach to often change. Afterwards, the next destination is Hvar, the longest island in the Adriatic. While joining the guided tour, visit the magnificent Renaissance cathedral with its original tower, the oldest community theatre in Europe which was founded here in 1612 and other sites. Hvar offers plenty of restaurants, bars cafes and clubs, open long into the night. Hvar is often referred to as the sunshine and jet-set island.
HVAR – KORČULA(breakfast and lunch)
The journey continues towards the Korčula island best known as the birthplace of Marco Polo. Stop for lunch in one of the secluded bays en route. Early afternoon arrival in Korčula followed by a guided walking tour of the enchanting town fortified by walls. Korčula treasures more legends, tales and monuments than any other place, discover some wandering along the herringbone pattern streets. Korčula has an abundant choice of restaurants for a great gourmet experience and there are many bars and clubs for those looking for evening entertainment. Overnight in Korčula.
KORČULA – DUBROVNIK (breakfast and lunch)
Departure towards Dubrovnik with breakfast en route. Enjoy the unforgettable natural beauty along the coast towards Dubrovnik which was referred to as “heaven on earth” by the famous writer George Bernard Shaw. Lunch on board and arrival in Dubrovnik in the early afternoon. Join the guided tour of the city. Meander through the narrow, car-free limestone streets – worn smooth under the soles of centuries of pedestrians, exploring the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture. Take the cable car from the Old Town to the Srđ Mountain to enjoy scenic views of the mighty ramparts and of the Elaphiti Islands (ticket included). In the evening enjoy the traditional and authentic Croatian song and dance performance by the Linđo Folklore Ensemble. Overnight in Dubrovnik.
DUBROVNIK (breakfast)
One last breakfast onboard followed by goodbyes with the crew and new friends, before they see you off. Transfer to the airport.
Terms of travel
Price includes
- Shared airport transfers at prescheduled times on arrival and departure days only
- 7-night cruise in deluxe or deluxe superior air-conditioned cabin with en-suite bathroom
- Welcome reception & cocktail
- Daily buffet breakfast
- Three-course lunch daily + cheese and salad bar
- Captain's dinner with live entertainment
- Complimentary water
- Coffee and tea after lunch
- Olive oil and wine tasting on board
- Abundant fresh fruit
- Professional Tour manager
- Visitors' taxes & port fees
- Luggage handling
- Daily cabin service and towel change
- midweek bed linen change
- Complimentary wi-fi onboard
- Guided walking tours of towns: Korčula, Split, Dubrovnik, Hvar
- One-way bus transfer from Dubrovnik port to the Old Town Dubrovnik for sightseeing
- Dubrovnik cable car fee
- Linđo - traditional and authentic Croatian Folklore Ensemble with return transfer
- Heritage dinner in Smokovljani with transfer
- Stonemasonry workshop entrance fee
- Mljet National Park entrance fee
Price excludes
- double cabin for single use (Single supplement): +50%
OPTIONAL SUPPLEMENTS:
- Korčula village dinner experience: EUR 40/55.- per person
- *Flight details are to be provided at least 3 weeks (21 days) prior to cruise departure and at the latest 10 days in advance in order for Katarina Line to organize the arrival and departure transfers.
Payment:
- Deposit - EUR 300 per person
- Remainder at latest one month before the departure date
Note
- The captain reserves the right to change the route in case of bad weather conditions
- All KL cruise departures are guaranteed, however, if less than 20 participants are booked, KL reserves the right to cancel the departure and change the ship name if the need arises
- Passengers are obliged to follow the ship rules and regulations found in written form on board, especially in regards to bringing drinks on board
- In case of inappropriate behaviour, KL/captain reserves the right to ask passengers to disembark
Cancellation policy:
- From the day of confirmation up to 30 days prior to arrival – advance payment (EUR 300 per person) - non-refundable
- 29 - 22 days – 25% of the remaining balance
- 21 - 15 days – 50% of the remaining balance
- 14 - 0 days – 100% fee
Name change fee – EUR 20 per person
Date change fee - EUR 20 per person - valid only if the change is done up to 30 days prior to booked departure, otherwise regular cancellation conditions will be applied.
- KL highly recommends clients take insurance against the cancellation of reserved services!
- KL and the captain of the vessel reserve the right to change and modify the route due to weather conditions as well as conditions in the ports visited. The order of visits may be different than published in case of ports being overly crowded and too busy and with the intention to give the customer a better experience overall.
- Due to specific mooring conditions and requirements in some Croatian ports, KL ships are moored side by side, making it necessary for the clients to cross from one ship to another with gaps in between ships in order to get to the shore. In such cases, clients need to take special care when crossing and do this at their own risk. Crew assistance will be given to those needing and requesting it. Cruise is not recommended for clients in wheelchairs or with limited mobility.
Responsible organiser: KL.Terms of service
Dubrovnik
Dubrovnik - a popular film destination
Popularity of Dubrovnik greatly helped Hollywood movies filmed on its historical streets. The last such project was the series "Game of Thrones" that Dubrovnik lifted high on Hollywood sets. There is no doubt that this popular series has opened many doors for this small town on the Adriatic. Tourism and film industry go hand in hand to each other, so that the future of this city certainly can only further flourish. Fans of this popular series travel miles and miles to see and feel all the locations where their favorite series were filmed to experience the scene from a small screen.
Dubrovnik is a city in southern Croatia, administrative center of Dubrovnik-Neretva County and one of the most historic Croatian tourist destination. It is 25 km distant from the international airport of Dubrovnik, regularly connected with most of European cities, and the 90 km distant from the highway, which connects Croatia with Europe. In addition to a very good air and land connections, Dubrovnik boasts excellent maritime connection. Dubrovnik port is one of the most visited in the Mediterranean. It is the first point maritime route from east to west on entering in the Adriatic Sea, it is protected with islands and the Neretva valley is the fastest communication with the interior. Recent archaeological research found that a settlement on the site of the city existed in the 6th century, and probably before. Dubrovnik expanded with the arrival of the Croats after the ancient Epidaurus (today's Cavtat) in the 7th century.
Of the many manifestations of Dubrovnik, one should emphasize the Dubrovnik Summer Festival, which was founded in 1949. The unique ambience of the closed and open stages of the Renaissance and Baroque city of Dubrovnik in the period from 10 July to 25 August held numerous music, drama and dance performances. The backbone of the festival are works of Marin Držić, Gundulić Ivan, Ivo Vojnovic, William Shakespeare, Carlo Goldoni, the Greek tragedians and others. The musical part of the program presents the best local composers, soloists and orchestras, and their foreign guests. Display even operas, particularly comic. Libertas Film Festival started in 2005 with the idea that the festival cultural offer should be expanded with the film offer. The festival takes place during the summer and on a repertory are films and documentary films from independent productions dedicated to the promotion of freedom in countries around the world. Movies rated best by the audience receives a special audience award.